Orchard Healthcare, formally known as Worcester Hospital Contributors Association (WHCA), was originally formed in 1921 to provide funds to run Hospitals in the Worcestershire area. When the NHS was formed in 1947 Orchard Healthcare cash plans were set up to help individuals to manage the costs of basic healthcare. Orchard Healthcare offers a selection of Health Cash Plans to provide financial help with medical costs. Providing cashback for a range of healthcare costs including optical, dental, therapies, health consultations and more. Health cash plans are a popular employee benefit aiding recruitment and retention of your skilled staff in today's increasingly competitive marketplace. Orchard Healthcare plans are coming back into favour as they provide an option to the NHS cut backs, and are a low cost alternative to private medical insurance. Employers are facing challenging labour supply and demand issues; an ageing working population; financial pressures to delay retirement; and growing NHS treatment issues. A health cash plan can help get employees back to work faster and look after your workforce. • Orchard Healthcare is a not for profit organisation, and so all the funds are used for the benefits of its members. • Orchard Healthcare (WHCA) enjoys "mutual status" is a member of the British Health Care Association (BHCA) to provide financial assistance for individuals to help meet the needs of everyday healthcare costs. Our head office in Worcester provides friendly helpful support and a fast turnaround of claims.